Moroccan Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Attempting to Kill a Police Officer in Milan

A court in Milan sentenced a 37-year-old Moroccan citizen to 12 years and 2 months in prison on Thursday for attempting to murder an Italian police officer.

The court found the accused guilty of stabbing the victim three times in the chest and abdomen during a security intervention at Milan’s “Lambrate” station in May 2024.

The sentence also included a €150,000 fine, immediate compensation of €5,000, and deportation to Morocco upon completion of the prison term.

The events date back to May 2024, when the accused reportedly threw stones at high-speed trains in the station, injuring a 55-year-old woman in the head. When police intervened to de-escalate the situation, the accused used a 20 cm knife to attack an officer despite the police employing a taser to subdue him.

According to Italian media, the injured officer underwent a seven-hour surgery and suffered severe injuries that resulted in the loss of one of his kidneys.

The prosecution had initially requested a sentence of 13 years and 4 months, citing multiple charges, including resisting authorities and illegal weapon possession.

The victim’s defense team expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling, highlighting that their client will suffer lifelong consequences due to the loss of a kidney. They also criticized the lack of adequate financial compensation and called for improved physical protection measures for law enforcement officers.

The incident has sparked significant public debate in Italy, particularly regarding security in public stations and the effectiveness of police interventions in preventing such tragedies.